Today’s episode of Saru begins with high tension in a courtroom. A nervous Saru is on the witness stand, facing a harsh cross-examination from the prosecution lawyer. The lawyer questions her about a murder, presenting a knife in an evidence bag. He asks if it belongs to her.
Saru, looking terrified, denies ever seeing the knife. The lawyer drops a bombshell, stating that her fingerprints are all over the weapon. Saru breaks down, insisting that she is being framed. In the gallery, her husband Raj watches with deep concern, while his mother, Kaveri, watches with a cold, triumphant smirk. Raj tries to object to the lawyer’s aggressive questioning, but the judge orders him to be seated. Kaveri whispers to the person beside her that Saru is finally finished and will soon be out of their lives for good.
The scene then flashes back to the previous day. A much happier Saru is in her kitchen, baking a cake for Raj’s birthday. Kaveri enters and begins to belittle her, telling her that a cake won’t make her a good wife and the best gift she could give Raj is to leave him. During their tense conversation, Kaveri deliberately bumps into a table, knocking a knife (the same one from the courtroom) to the floor. With a sinister look that Saru misses, Kaveri picks up the knife with a handkerchief and places it back on the counter, subtly planting Saru’s fingerprints on it.
Back in the present, a look of sudden realization crosses Saru’s face as she remembers the incident in the kitchen. She tells the judge that she now remembers the knife and that her mother-in-law, Kaveri, had handled it. Kaveri puts on a dramatic act, feigning shock and hurt, accusing Saru of shamelessly trying to blame an innocent old woman to save herself. The lawyer dismisses Saru’s claim as a desperate lie, and Raj looks utterly confused, torn between his wife and his mother.
Later, Raj visits a distraught Saru in the prison’s visiting room. He questions why she would accuse his mother. Saru pleads with him, explaining that Kaveri has always hated her and has finally found a way to get rid of her. She reveals a crucial detail: the murdered man was Vikram, Raj’s business rival. Saru explains that Vikram had come to their house to threaten Raj, and she had an argument with him while asking him to leave. She believes Kaveri witnessed this and used it as the perfect opportunity to frame her. Raj is stunned to learn of Vikram’s death and that Saru is the prime suspect. Though he looks conflicted, he promises Saru he will find the truth.
The episode concludes with a powerful cliffhanger. Raj returns home, looking troubled. He walks in just in time to overhear his mother, Kaveri, speaking secretly on the phone. He hears her confirm that “the work is done” and that Saru is “exactly where she belongs.” Kaveri also mentions that Raj doesn’t suspect a thing and promises to make a payment, warning the person on the other end to not leave any loose ends. As she hangs up, she turns and freezes in horror. Raj is standing in the doorway, his expression shifting from confusion to shock and utter betrayal as he realizes the horrifying truth. The episode ends on a tight close-up of his face, now aware of his mother’s evil deed.
Review
This episode was a masterclass in building tension and delivering a powerful emotional punch. The narrative was perfectly paced, starting with the intense courtroom drama that immediately hooked the viewer. The use of a well-placed flashback was brilliant, as it didn’t just provide context but also revealed the antagonist’s cunning plan to the audience, making us privy to a secret the characters were still uncovering. The performances were top-notch. The actress playing Saru portrayed her vulnerability and desperation convincingly, while the actress for Kaveri was chillingly effective as the manipulative and heartless mother-in-law. The episode’s strength lay in its tight script and emotional scenes, particularly the confrontation between Saru and Raj in the prison. However, the highlight was undoubtedly the final scene. The reveal wasn’t just a plot twist; it was a character-defining moment for Raj, shifting the entire dynamic of the show. The cliffhanger, ending on Raj’s horrified realization, was perfectly executed and guarantees viewers will be tuning in for the next episode.
Recap Points
- Saru is put on trial for the murder of Vikram, with a knife containing her fingerprints presented as the key evidence.
- Saru remembers her mother-in-law, Kaveri, handling the knife and accuses her of framing her, but is not believed.
- Raj overhears a phone call where Kaveri confesses to framing Saru, leading him to discover the shocking truth.
Plot Twists
- The murder victim is revealed to be Raj’s business rival, Vikram, adding a new layer to the motive.
- Saru’s flashback reveals Kaveri’s calculated move to get Saru’s fingerprints on the murder weapon.
- The final scene confirms that Kaveri is the mastermind behind the entire plot, a truth that Raj now knows.
Predictions
- Raj will pretend to be ignorant of his mother’s crime while secretly gathering evidence to prove Saru’s innocence.
- Kaveri, realizing Raj overheard her, will try to emotionally manipulate him or may even see him as a new obstacle to be removed.
- The identity of the person on the phone with Kaveri will be the next big reveal, introducing a co-conspirator who could complicate things for Raj.